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Living in a house with a large lovely kid-friendly backyard gives you numerous opportunities to decorate it in a way that an entire family can enjoy the outdoors. To make sure your little ones will have the best time playing in the backyard, you should try to create a...

Wet areas RULE! And it's the unique bathroom ideas that will add value and interest to your home. So make your bathroom stunning with these unusual ideas. The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. It can seriously add value to your home if you get...

The perfect home office should be perfect for YOU. There are many and varied careers that require a home office these days. However, there are three things that EVERY home office should have - and here they are. There are many different professionals who may need some...

It’s true, the modern kitchen is the new living room—it’s the most used room in a house. And most home owners want a functional, stylish and chic kitchen to enjoy. A modern kitchen is where you prepare tasty meals for your family, hide candy from your spouse and even...

Open plan interior design is more popular than ever. Traditionally, the concept of a room was known and agreed upon. Everyone knew what a room constituted and no one disagreed. The premise what that whatever was inside four walls was considered a room. The space...

Easy moving house tips will help you and your family to create a stress-free move that takes away the fear of change. It's an exciting time, so make it a calm and pleasant time too. Many people paint moving home as an exciting time full of new possibilities. However,...

An elegant penthouse is the perfect place to enjoy living in the city or at the beach. Views for miles, open plan living, party balconies and rarefied air. So can you have elegance AND cosiness in your penthouse? Here's how. The plush nature of elegant penthouse...

When you love yourself many other elements in your life will just come together beautifully. But why? And how does that translate to your lifestyle? We can often find ourselves looking for the perfect homes throughout our lives. When you love yourself, not only do you...

Everyone needs easy moving house tips when going from one property to another. From too much 'stuff' to ensuring all utilities are switched on, and off, there is always too much to think about. Moving home is often described as one of life’s most stressful events. And...

Fixer Upper is one of my favourite renovation shows. However, Chip and Joanna are real professionals. And even they admit to some mistakes. So here are a couple of fixer upper fundamentals you MUST consider when renovating. The emergence of a raft of property makeover...

Home buying warning signs are those things that make you feel uneasy but you're not sure why. When it comes to making such a major decision, it's wise to take note of some common home buying warning signs. Buying a home is by far one of the most exciting things that...

Moving to a new neighbourhood can be a very exciting time for your whole family indeed. So how can you feel right at home in double quick time? You might think that once you have moved all of your belongings into your new neighbourhood and home, that all the hard...

When purchasing designer furniture for your home there are several decisions you need to make. From style to budget, no-one wants to make a mistake. Here's how not to. Designer furniture must be well-considered. The four main areas on which to make a decision are; the...

A forever home is the one you know you will live and love in for a very long time. It's the dream home that's no longer a dream... it's close to being a reality. So what do you need to consider? If your long term dream has been to build your own forever home tailored...

When selling, there are 3 easy renovations you should consider before putting your home on the market. Whilst I never recommend a home owner over-capitalises, see if one or all of these easy renovations applies to your home. Houses are so expensive and most people are...

These 5 home moving tips will help you to be organised and less stress when your moving house. It's a lot of upheaval so it's best to be prepared and start planning early. Home moving is an incredibly stressful process and whether you’re completely new to moving house...

Pre-workout meals will help you to have the strength and stamina to get through a tough session. But it's not about ANY food, it's about the RIGHT food for health, fitness and success. Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps you to maintain a...

The kitchen is the heart of the home because this is the communal space used to cook for the entire family plus friends. The kitchen is also the place where everyone gets together in the morning before scattering to work or school. It's where the family gathers in the...

A well-designed home is one that provides the functionality, comfort and desirability that fits your lifestyle. So how can you create all that... and more? Imagine, you have just brought your first home and are striking out into the world on your own (or maybe with a...

New Year house fitness is about getting your home in shape for 2019. Now that the festive season is over, you are likely to have set some new year’s resolutions - yet, achieving these resolutions can be a lot easier to attain when you are operating from a calm and...

2019 is fast approaching. Many of us are looking for ways to improve our lives when we turn the fresh page of a new year. But how about some home improvements value as well? Now, many of our resolutions focus on ourselves. But you might want to consider prioritising...

A good office environment is crucial whether you work from home or somewhere else. So use these tips to ensure creativity and productivity in your office space... wherever it is. If your team members work within the office every day, it makes sense to make it a good...

New house party ideas will have your new home warmed up in no time. House warming parties, that it is. You’ve just moved in. It's taken you a couple of weeks to make your new house into your own. So now it's time to invite people over with a few new house party ideas...

A design professional of some description has been engaged in the design of most modern homes. Nowadays, it’s hard to find a home that hasn’t had some thought put into the design. Most people care very deeply about the way that their home looks. They often invest...

New Year cosy home ideas will get you over Christmas and into a new way of thinking about how you like to decorate your home. Once the 'chrissie decs' come down, you may be looking for more cosy home ideas. Here they are. As we approach the festive season, many people...

Soil-free gardening is a relatively easy and different way to grow plants when you don't have a traditional soil based garden. But how do you go about creating one? Hydroponics is a form of soil-free gardening that, instead of using soil, grows plants in a solution of...

Are you looking for garden decking ideas? A lot of people take great pride in their outdoor space and create areas that are multi-functional extra 'rooms'. And here we have some great ideas. There are so many great garden decking ideas and ways to enhance the image of...

It's the Mid-December festive season... and we all start to panic. Because Christmas is coming and we need to be ready. Are you? Rather than freak out and worry about not being ready for the festive season, it’s definitely essential to prepare properly. Plus - that’s...

Have you ever wondered what makes a comfortable home? Ask 15 different people and you’ll get 15 different answers; everyone has their own opinion. The idea of a comfortable home generally depends on what people value. For instance, some people value a home that has...

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